Effectiveness of Emg biofeedback in Gluteus Medius training in reducing pain, improving muscle strength and functional activities in unilateral plantar fasciitis
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 30
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- 1.Numerical Pain Rating Scale
研究概览
简要总结
•Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, often resulting from biomechanical dysfunction, particularly poor hip and pelvic stability due to Gluteus Medius weakness. Recent rehabilitation approaches have explored proximal muscle strengthening to alleviate stress on the plantar fascia. EMG biofeedback provides real-time monitoring and guidance for muscle activation, potentially enhancing neuromuscular control and functional outcomes.
•Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of EMG biofeedback-assisted Gluteus Medius training in reducing pain, improving muscle strength, and enhancing functional activity in patients with unilateral plantar fasciitis.
•Methods:
A total of 30 participants clinically diagnosed with unilateral plantar fasciitis were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received Gluteus Medius strengthening exercises combined with conventional therapy and laser treatment, while Group B received EMG biofeedback-guided Gluteus Medius training alongside the same conventional and laser therapy. The intervention lasted three weeks (five sessions per week, 35 minutes per session). Pain, strength, and functional performance were assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Foot Function Index (FFI), and a hand-held dynamometer. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, often resulting from biomechanical dysfunction, particularly poor hip and pelvic stability due to Gluteus Medius weakness. Recent rehabilitation approaches have explored proximal muscle strengthening to alleviate stress on the plantar fascia. EMG biofeedback provides real-time monitoring and guidance for muscle activation, potentially enhancing neuromuscular control and functional outcomes.
•Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of EMG biofeedback-assisted Gluteus Medius training in reducing pain, improving muscle strength, and enhancing functional activity in patients with unilateral plantar fasciitis.
•Methods: A total of 30 participants clinically diagnosed with unilateral plantar fasciitis were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A received Gluteus Medius strengthening exercises combined with conventional therapy and laser treatment, while Group B received EMG biofeedback-guided Gluteus Medius training alongside the same conventional and laser therapy. The intervention lasted three weeks (five sessions per week, 35 minutes per session). Pain, strength, and functional performance were assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Foot Function Index (FFI), and a hand-held dynamometer.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Other
- 盲法
- Participant Blinded
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 40.00 Year(s) 至 50.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Patient diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, NPRS of 5 on 10, pain on medial calcaneal tuberosity, flat foot, bmi- 18-24, discomfort with activity after rest, continuous standing for 4 hours.
排除标准
- •Past history of localized corticosteroid injection, Acute ankle sprain, Metatarsalgia, Ta tendinitis, Hallux valgus, Hammer toe, Excessive lumbar lordosis, Lscs, Post operative surgeries in lower limb, Any pathologies which elicit heel pain, Painful condition affecting hip and knee joint, Psychological problems.
结局指标
主要结局
1.Numerical Pain Rating Scale
时间窗: 6 months
2.Foot Function Index
时间窗: 6 months
3. Hand Held Dyanamometer
时间窗: 6 months
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
DEEPIKA S
College of Physiotherapy, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences